Hebrews 1:1-3
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The Supremacy of God's Son
1 Long ago, at many times and (A)in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but (B)in these last days (C)he has spoken to us by (D)his Son, whom he appointed (E)the heir of all things, (F)through whom also he created (G)the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and (H)the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. (I)After making purification for sins, (J)he sat down (K)at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
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Hebrews 1:1-3
Lexham English Bible
God’s Full and Final Revelation in the Son
1 Although[a] God spoke long ago in many parts[b] and in many ways to the fathers by the prophets, 2 in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the world,[c] 3 who is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, sustaining all things by the word of power.[d] When he[e] had made purification for sins through him, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
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- Hebrews 1:1 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“spoke”) which is understood as concessive
- Hebrews 1:1 Or “portions”
- Hebrews 1:2 Or “the universe”; literally “the ages”
- Hebrews 1:3 Some manuscripts have “by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down”
- Hebrews 1:3 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had made”) which is understood as temporal
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